Event Dates
From: Friday, April 23, 2027
To: Sunday, April 25, 2027
Awesome Con
Washington DC’s Comic Con 2027
Awesome Con is D.C.’s own Comic Con, a celebration of geek culture, bringing more than 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars.
Awesome Con Washington DC's Comic Con 2027
Awesome Con is D.C.’s own Comic Con, a celebration of geek culture, bringing more than 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more.
- Stay at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown is just a 5 min walk to the convention center, has large comfortable rooms and great amenities.
The Convention
- Next Edition – Friday 23rd April 2027 – Sunday 25th April, 2027
- Fans can meet top entertainers like Adam Savage, George Takei, William Shatner, Sean Austin, Christina Ricci, and more!
- Other highlights include hours of geeky programming, vendors and artists galore.
- The event will run from, Fri: 12 PM – 8 PM, Sat: 10 AM – 7 PM, Sun: 10 AM – 5 PM.
- Awesome Con is one of the most inclusive of all the comic conventions and includes:
Pride Alley at Awesome Con
- A spotlight on queer creators and fans, Pride Alley will unite the LGBTQ activities around Awesome Con through a dedicated section of Artist Alley and three days of panels and special events.
- Pride Alley will feature a diverse and growing organization that rallies, empowers, and promotes the queer geek community. Geeks OUT is behind the awesome LGBTQ convention Flame Con, a two-day comic, art, and entertainment expo showcasing creators and celebrities from all corners of LGBTQ fandom. Flame Con’s been held in NYC since 2015 and invites geeks of all types to celebrate the diversity and creativity of queer geekdom and LGBTQ contributions to pop culture.
Other popular events include:
- Science Fair, an area of Awesome Con exploring where science and science fiction meet!
- Book Fair, THE area of Awesome Con for passionate book dragons, dewy-eyed indie authors, casual readers, and lit lovers of all ages!
- Awesome Con Jr, an all-ages destination for the next generation of fans
- Destination Cosplay, an area of Awesome Con for cosplay fanatics with photo opportunities, Cosplay Meetups, and much much more!
The Venue
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown DC, right across from Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square.
- Check out the top 10 hotels closest to the convention centre.
- The closest metro stop to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center stop on the Yellow/Green Line.
- Weekend Metro Hours: Friday: 5 AM – 1 AM , Saturday: 7 AM – 1 AM, Sunday: 8 AM – 11 PM
Recommended Hotels in DC
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Gay Map of Washington DC
The gay bars in Washington are a little spread out most are within walking distance from Dupont Circle and U Street Metro stations, so we have chosen Hotels close Dupont Circle Metro gay bars as they have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Address: 1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Design-forward boutique near Logan Circle.
- Spacious rooms, strong showers, comfy beds.
- Radiator bar for cocktails and patio chats.
- Rooftop pool for lazy afternoons and sunsets.
- Steps to 14th Street eateries and nightlife.
- Website
Address: 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
- Boutique stay near Dupont Circle.
- Spacious rooms; strong showers; some deep tubs.
- Hosted wine hour; pet-friendly perks.
- Urbana dining and handy neighborhood spots.
- Seasonal pool and easy Metro access.
- Website
Address: 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Modern flagship right on Dupont Circle.
- Quiet rooms; some with balconies and views.
- Doyle bar for classic cocktails.
- The Pembroke for upscale brasserie fare.
- Steps to Metro, dining, and nightlife.
- Website
Address: 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Bold, design-driven stay near Scott Circle.
- Spacious rooms with comfy beds and big showers.
- Casual lobby bar; coffee a.m., wine p.m.
- Pet-friendly perks and helpful staff.
- Walkable to Dupont and 14th Street.
- Website
Address: 639 Florida Ave NW, Washington D.C.
- Rooftop bear bar in Shaw with late energy.
- Pop/house, drag spots, busy weekends.
- Fair prices; fast bar; friendly team.
- Great base for a Florida Ave hop.
- Open: Thursday 8pm–1am, Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 3pm–3am
- Sunday 3pm–12am (Monday–Wednesday Closed)
- Website
Address: 1519 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036
- Dupont’s classic video-bar since the ‘80s.
- Happy hour, showtunes, trivia nights.
- Fast pours; friendly team; fair prices.
- Great start for a 17th Street bar hop.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–2am, Friday 3pm–3am
- Saturday 12pm–3am, Sunday 12pm–2am
Address: 1435 P Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
- Two-level martini/video bar in Logan Circle.
- Big happy hour, quick pours, pop visuals.
- Comfy booths; lively but welcoming vibe.
- Great base for a 17th & P bar hop.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–1:45am, Friday 4pm–2:45am
- Saturday 2pm–2:45am, Sunday 2pm–1:45am
- Website
Address: 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
- XL-happy-hour gay bar on 14th.
- New dance room, patio, late buzz.
- Strong pours, friendly team, fair tabs.
- Great Logan/Dupont base for a hop.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–1:45am, Friday 5pm–2:45am
- Saturday 2pm–2:45am, Sunday 2pm–1:45am
Address: 1100 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Small by design, big on charm.
- Long happy hour; fast, friendly pours.
- Pop visuals, comfy booths, martinis.
- Great Logan Circle base for a hop.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
Address: 2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- DC’s underground LGBTQ nightclub.
- Big floor, LEDs, late weekend energy.
- Strong pours; quick bars; fair tabs.
- Themes range electro-pop to disco.
- Open: Thursday 10pm–2.30am, Friday 10pm–3.30am,
- Saturday 10pm–3.30am, Sunday 9pm–1am
- (Monday–Wednesday Closed)
- Website
Address: 2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Multi-level LGBTQ sports bar in Adams Morgan.
- Rooftop, patios, and ALOH next door.
- Lively happy hours, strong pours.
- Easy base for a night out nearby.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
- Website
Address: 2319 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Women-centered LGBTQ bar in Adams Morgan.
- Queer pop, throwbacks, dance-floor nights.
- Strong pours, fair tabs, kind door crew.
- Great meet-up next to Pitchers DC.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
- Website
Address: 2014 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Gay bar near U Street NW.
Drag, karaoke, DJs, happy hour.
Strong pours; friendly mixed crowd.
Patio/atrium; easy late-night vibe. - Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–11pm, Friday 5pm–2am
- Saturday 2pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–12am
- Website
Address: 915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Gay cocktail bar on U Street.
- Pop, house, throwbacks; DJs late.
- Strong pours; upbeat, mixed crowd.
- Patio hangout; easy pre/post-club stop.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
- Saturday 3pm–3am, Sunday 3pm–2am
- Website
Address: 2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Lively diner-bar in Adams Morgan.
- Comfort plates, fun cocktails, fast pours.
- Drag nights, watch parties, weekend brunch.
- Warm staff; great pre-game spot.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–11pm, Friday 5pm–2am,
- Saturday 11am–2am, Sunday 11am–10pm
- Website
Address: 1520 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Intimate LGBTQ bar above U Street.
- Classic cocktails, comfy couches.
- Chill early, lively late, kind staff.
- Great pre-game near the U Street strip.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–11pm, Friday 4pm–1am
- Saturday 11am–1am, Sunday 11am–11pm
- Website
Address: 1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Upstairs video-bar with karaoke nights.
- Long happy hour; fast pours; friendly team.
- Small floor, private karaoke rooms.
- Classic Dupont meet-up on 17th Street.
- Open: Sunday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–3am
- Website
Address: 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
- LGBTQ-owned brewery taproom in NoMa.
- Wide beer list, cocktails, NA options.
- Trivia, drag nights, big sunny patio.
- Fast service; close to Union Market.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–10pm, Friday 3pm–12am
- Saturday 12pm–12am, Sunday 12pm–10pm
- Website
Address: 1836 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
Address: 1335 Green Court Northwest Washington, DC 20005
- Alley gay bar with late-night buzz.
- Video wall, theme nights, strong pours.
- Friendly team; fair tabs; mixed crowd.
- Great start for a 14th St bar hop.
- Open: Sunday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–3am
Address: 2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
- Dupont classic with a real fireplace.
- Two floors, pop videos, late buzz.
- Strong pours; friendly, fast team.
- Great base for a 17th St bar hop.
- Open: Sunday–Thursday 1pm–1:30am, Friday–Saturday 1pm–3am
- Website
Address: U St Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
- U Street favorite with drag brunch.
- Fast pours, big screens, late buzz.
- Karaoke, bingo, DJs through the week.
- Friendly team; solid happy hour.
- Open: Tuesday 5pm–1am, Wednesday 5pm–12am,
- Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 11am–3am
- Sunday 11am–2am, (Monday Closed)
- Website
Address: 913 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- U Street favorite with a rooftop.
- Strong martinis and long happy hour.
- Pop videos, DJs, late weekend energy.
- Fast bar, friendly team, fair tabs.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
- Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–2am
- Website
Address: 1357B U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- New U Street leather/kink cruising bar.
- Neon glow, gear nights, late energy.
- Strong pours; clear, friendly door.
- Easy base for a 14th & U hop.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–2am, Friday 6pm–3am
- Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–12am
- (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
- Website
Address: 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- LGBTQ+ café-bar and dance spot on Barracks Row.
- Coffee by day, DJs and shows at night.
- Strong drinks, fair tabs, friendly staff.
- Consent-first, welcoming community vibe.
- Open: Tuesday–Thursday 12pm–12am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–3am
- Sunday 12pm–12am (Monday Closed)
- Website
Address: 2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Alcohol-free LGBTQ+ bar-café at 14th & U.
- Coffee by day; shows and DJs at night.
- Inventive mocktails; kind, efficient team.
- Patio and rooms for meet-ups or events.
- Open: Monday-Wednesday 8am–10pm, Thursday 8am–11pm
- Friday 8am–1am, Saturday 9am–1am, Sunday 9am–10pm
- Website
Address: 2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Two-level lounge with a rooftop vibe.
- Happy hour early; DJs and shows late.
- Strong pours; friendly team; fair tabs.
- Prime 14th & U location, lively nights.
- Open: Tuesday–Wednesday 5pm–12am, Thursday 5pm–1am
- Friday 5pm–2am, Saturday 2pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–1am
- (Monday Closed)
- Website
Address: 926-928 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Creative cocktails, famous fried chicken.
- Snug hideaway plus a heated patio.
- Quick pours, sharp happy hour.
- U Street staple with staying power
- Open: Tuesday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
- Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 4pm–2am (Monday Closed)
- Website
Recommended Hotels in Washington DC
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We have chosen hotels in Washington DC that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Viceroy Washington
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star, Luxury, In-room Spa Services
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, luxury amenities
- Boasts luxury rooms with spa services, yoga mats, a 24-hour front desk, and fitness center for a premium stay.
AKA White House
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star, Central Location
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Marble baths, luxury linens
- Centrally located with fully-equipped kitchens, marble baths, luxury linens, 24-hour front desk, and exceptional service.
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star, Near Metro Station
- Close to the gay district
- Large windows, marble bathrooms
- Offers elegantly furnished rooms with large windows, marble bathrooms, modern amenities, and proximity to Dupont Circle Metro.
Kimpton Banneker
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star, Vibrant Atmosphere
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, modern decor
- Modern rooms with vibrant decor, a sleek bar, breakfast and dinner options, plus morning coffee and tea service.
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Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Washington
Washington, D.C. has a thriving LGBTQ+ community that plays a significant role in the city's cultural, social, and political life. D.C. hosts a variety of LGBTQ+ cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The Capital Pride Festival and Parade, typically held in June, is one of the city's most significant gay celebrations, featuring a parade, concerts, and other festivities.
Dupont Circle | Close to the city centre
Photo: Dupont Circle is home to some of Washington's most popular gay bars
- Dupont Circle has long been considered the heart of D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community.
- It is home to numerous LGBTQ+-friendly bars, restaurants, and businesses.
- The Dupont Circle Fountain, located in the center of the neighborhood, is a popular gathering spot for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Many of the bars and clubs host special events during the annual Capital Pride Festival in late May.
Logan Circle
Adjacent to Dupont Circle, Logan Circle has also become a popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood. It offers a mix of bars, restaurants, & cultural attractions.
Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is known for its diverse & inclusive atmosphere. It has a mix of LGBTQ+ friendly bars, restaurants, & shops. it hosts LGBTQ+ events throughout the year.
U Street Corridor
The U Street Corridor is known for its historic ties to the LGBTQ+ community and its vibrant nightlife scene. With several LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
Georgetown
Georgetown is one of the most popular and well-known shopping districts in D.C. The main shopping streets, M Street & Wisconsin Avenue, are lined with shops & boutiques.
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